Following a couple of wonderful nights on the north coast of the Olympic Peninsula, we made our first foray into the national park with a stop at Lake Crescent.
The lake was an invitingly brilliant blue on this bright, sunny morning -- the absolute classic vision of an alpine lake.
I decided to make the walk to Marymere Falls -- less than a mile and only 300 feet of elevation gain to get to. The moss on the trees along the way consistently captivated me.
One massive tree was particularly mesmerizing. I could have spent hours looking for the perfect angle to capture it.
A steep set of wooden stairs leads to the falls. My lens flare makes them look like something from a fairy tale.
The air was cool, the sun was bright, and I could have hiked for miles...
...so I decided to do one more! Danelle and I walked the Moments in Time Trail, which is just 7/10 of a mile in length.
The trail provides several opportunities to walk to the shore of the lake, which we took full advantage of.
And it meanders through more moss-covered trees, which continued to capture my interest.
As appetizers go, Lake Crescent was quite tasty. I was already looking forward to continuing to feast on Olympic National Park!
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